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Politics and Government

2016 General Election Endorsements

2016 has been a bit of a dumpster fire. Our national politics have turned the stomachs of even the most seasoned political veterans. But...

Preserving The Ramps To Nowhere Is A Broken Symbol

Today, Councilmember Debora Juarez will likely introduce a bill to the City Council, cosponsored by Councilmembers Harrell, Burgess, and O'Brien, that will request that the Washington...

Mayor’s Budget Gets Closer On Lander

Earlier this year, Senator Maria Cantwell announced that the largest grant ever awarded to the state of Washington would be going to a Seattle...

Register To Vote by October 10th

This is your semi-annual reminder to register to vote by October 10th to vote in the November 8th General Election. How Can I Register? Glad you...

Council Passes 20 Is Plenty Law, 2+U Alley Vacation, And New Madison Valley Park

Monday was a somewhat unusual meeting for the Seattle City Council. Leading off the proceedings was Mayor Ed Murray who delivered his remarks on the...

Obama Is A YIMBY

Yesterday the White House released a document called the "Housing Development Toolkit" that stirred major excitement among housing advocates and Yes In My Backyard...

New Movement Seeks To Empower Seattle Renters

On Saturday, the Capitol Hill EcoDistrict hosted a Renter Summit to kick off a community conversation about rising rents, renter protections, and transportation options....

PLUZ Committee To Accept Comment Before First Major U District Rezone Briefing

At 9:30am Tuesday morning, the Planning, Land Use, and Zoning (PLUZ) Committee will open its meeting with public comment and conclude with the first...